Off the Bat

Why is the first paragraph important?

• It tells about the meaning of the phrase “off the bat”

• It introduces the main idea that bats are special animals and important to the world we live in

• It explains how bats help the environment

• It tells about how long bats live

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CCSS.RI.5.2

Why is the second paragraph important?

• It describes the kind of food bats eat

• It tells about how bats help the environment

• It explains the meaning of echolocation

• It gives details on how bats colonize, roost, and settle

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.5.2

Why is the third paragraph important?

• It describes the different types of bats found around the world

• It explains the meaning of the word nocturnal

• It explains how bats help the environment

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CCSS.RI.5.8

Why is the fourth paragraph important?

• It describes different types of colonies that bats live in

• It tells about the meaning of the phrase “off the bat”

• It explains why it’s hard to see bats in the sky

• It lists pros and cons of bats

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CCSS.RI.5.8

Why is the fifth paragraph important?

• It describes how bats help the environment by eating bugs and spreading pollen and seeds

• It explains the meaning of the word consume

• It tells about why people love bats

• It explains the different parts of bats

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.5.2

A bat is a nocturnal mammal that uses echolocation to locate food and lives in a colony with others

• True

• False

Bats can be as small as a human thumb

• True

• False

What does “Off the Bat” mean?

• “Off the Bat” means to fly off like a bat at night.

• “Off the Bat” means that bats stay off the ground when living in their cave.

• “Off the Bat” means to immediately do something.

• “Off the Bat” doesn’t mean anything, it’s just a catchy title.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.RL.5.4

What do bats eat?

• Bats are known for being only blood drinking mammals that feed on other mammals.

• Bats feed on pesky insects and fruits.

• All bats are vegetarians and only eat fruit.

• All bats are carnivores and only eat insects.

How large can bat colonies get?

• Colonies contain millions of bats.

• Colonies contain a few bats so that there is more room to fly in their roost.

• Colony sizes are not known due to a lack of research from scientists.

• Colonies can be just a few bats to over 1 million members.